Humans have always been drawn to stargazing—and it’s easy to see why. The vast darkness juxtaposed against the brilliant dots of light evokes a sense of astronomical wonder that reminds us just how much more is out there beyond our own existence. In recent years, stargazing tourism has boomed, with travelers seeking out the best [...]
When a wildlife photographer reviewed footage from a cam he’d set in southern Oregon last summer, his subjects gave him a little more than he bargained for. Pro photographer Dan Elster regularly sets out trail cams to help him capture the incredible wildlife that roams through his backyard. He recently set his sights on photographing [...]
This week, force challenged finesse when Eddie Hall—who was dubbed World’s Strongest Man in 2017—went head to head on the rock wall with renowned climber Magnus Midtbø. As they quickly found out, brute strength isn’t everything. The physiological differences between the two men are striking. For one, Hall is more than twice Midtbø’s size: The [...]
When we last left off on The Climb, Dom and Decco were spared the axe because Tiffany contracted COVID. So instead of an elimination challenge, Cat and Alice faced off in a head-to-head battle on a majestic piece of rock in Wadi Rum Jordan for immunity in the next climb. This time, Alice is too [...]
Bear Grylls knows a thing or two about cold. At age 23, he was one of the youngest climbers ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest. He has also flown a paraglider high in the Himalayas, crossed the polar icecaps, slept in snow caves, climbed into crevasses, swum in icy water and explored ice [...]
Florida hikers, cyclists and equestrians will soon be able to travel between Florida’s two biggest national parks without ever having to set foot on a road. A new paved pathway, dubbed the Everglades-Biscayne Greenway Trail, will extend 42 miles between South Florida’s iconic Everglades National Park and the watery Biscayne National Park, a paddling epicenter [...]
On Monday, February 6, a devastating earthquake and several powerful aftershocks struck Turkey and Syria, seemingly out of the blue. But some say animal behavior may have offered early clues that the disaster was imminent According to The Washington Post, social media users reported unusual animal behavior from their dogs, wild birds and other animals [...]
Bear Grylls has traversed the icy Arctic, through hot deserts, up and down the world’s tallest peaks, and through thick jungles. One thing he knows is that having a map and compass are vital if you’re on an expedition or adventure and want to find your way. “Never depend on your GPS alone,” says Bear. [...]
This weekend, a series of avalanches rocked popular ski areas across Europe, resulting in 11 deaths. Authorities say the slides were caused by a combination of intense wind and heavy precipitation, which loaded many of the Alps’ steeper slopes with heavy slabs of snow. When hordes of skiers hit the backcountry this weekend—a school break [...]
This January, a group of California activists gathered around the base of gnarled ponderosa pine, planning to stand arm-in-arm before bulldozers if necessary. The tree in question was the site of a bald eagle nest. It was also earmarked for destruction. The deal was this: If eagles didn’t arrive at the pine by mid-January—the time [...]
